1. Physical
Fitness
A measure of the body's ability to function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure activities
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2. What are some of the benefits of
being physically fit?
~ Heart and lungs are stronger.
~ Cholesterol level is kept within a healthy range.
~ Good ratio of muscle mass to fat mass is maintained.
~ Metabolic rate is increased.
~ More calories are burned
because of an increase
in muscle mass.
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3. How can being physically
fit help you mentally?
~ Regular exercise has positive effects on feelings of depression and anxiety.
~It can reduce your stress level and help you sleep better.
~ Endorphins are released, which give you a feeling of wellness and happiness.
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4. How can being physically fit help you socially?
~ Being physically fit helps increase self- esteem. ~ Higher self-esteem usually results in people being more social. ~ Working out or playing a sport gives you an opportunity to interact with others you normally wouldn’t.
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5. Physical fitness activities are classified
into 5 components…
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6. 1. Cardiorespiratory endurance
The ability of your heart, blood vessels, lungs and blood to deliver oxygen and nutrients to all of your body’s cells while you are being physically active.
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7. Refers to the ratio of lean body tissue (muscle) to body-fat tissue
2. Body composition
Refers to the ratio of lean body
tissue (muscle)
to body-fat tissue
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8. The ability of the joints to move through their full range of motion
3. flexibility
The ability of the joints to move through their full range of motion
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9. The amount of force that a muscle can apply in a given contraction
4. Muscular strength
The amount of force that a
muscle can apply in a
given contraction
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10. The ability of the muscle to keep working over a period of time
5. Muscular endurance
The ability of the muscle to keep working over a period of time
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11. Increasing Fitness Through Aerobic exercise
The body uses oxygen to
strengthen the heart and lungs.
This builds cardiorespiratory endurance.
Aerobic exercise burns fat, improves mood, strengthens the heart and lungs and reduces your risk of diabetes. It improves your overall health and quality of life.
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12. Increasing Fitness Through anaerobic Exercise
Anaerobic Activities…
They are high-intensity exercises that happen in short bursts.
The body doesn’t use oxygen. It burns glycogen.
Think about the difference between a sprinter (anaerobic) and a marathoner (aerobic).
Anaerobic exercise helps build lean
muscle mass. Calories are burned more
efficiently in bodies that have more muscle
so it is helpful for weight management.
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13. Heart rate
Resting Heart Rate (RHR): your heart rate when your body is at complete rest
Target Heart Rate (THR): the desired range of heart rate reached during aerobic exercise
Maximum Heart Rate (MHR): the maximum number you want your heart rate to get to in order to get the most benefit from your exercise
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14. physical activity so important?
Why is a lifetime of
physical activity so important?
By beginning good habits in your early years and making a commitment
to lifelong activity, you
can delay or even
prevent some of the
chronic diseases
associated with growing older.
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15. What does getting FITT mean?
= FREQUENCY
= INTENSITY
= TIME
= TYPE
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16. You can only be active as long as you stay healthy
What are some common sport- related injuries?
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17. What is a CONCUSSION?
A concussion is a minor traumatic brain injury that may occur when the head hits an object or a moving object strikes the head.
It can affect how the brain works for a while.
A concussion can lead to a bad headache, changes in alertness, or loss of consciousness.
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18. What is a FRACTURE? Simple fracture:
It is a crack or a break in a bone.
Simple fracture:
The bone is broken, but the skin is unbroken.
Compound fracture: The skin is broken, and the bone may stick out from the skin.
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19. What is a DISLOCATION?
It is an injury in which a bone has been forced out of its normal position in a joint.
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20. What is a SPRAIN? It is an injury in which ligaments are
stretched or torn.
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21. What is a STRAIN?
It is an injury in which muscles or tendons are stretched or torn. It is also known as a pulled muscle.
A pulled muscle feels stiff and can be difficult--and painful--to move. The muscle itself will feel hard.
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22. It is a technique for treating a joint, muscle or bone injury.
What is RICE?
It is a technique for treating a joint, muscle or bone injury.
R = rest
I = ice
C = compression
E = elevate
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23. sport-related injuries?
What can you do to avoid
sport-related injuries?
warm up and cool down
stretch
avoid dehydration
choose the correct equipment and clothing
avoid overuse of injury
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24. Other Common Injuries and Treatment
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25. What are the 3 types of BURNS and how do you treat them?
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26. Burns that affect the outer layer of the skin and look pink
1st degree burn
Burns that affect the outer layer of the skin and look pink
Treatment:
Apply cold water
Take OTC pain reliever if needed
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27. 2nd degree burn Burns that extend into the inner layer and are red,
swollen, and blistered.
Treatment:
Apply cool water
Apply sterile dressing
Take OTC pain reliever if needed
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28. 3rd degree burn
The most serious burns involve all layers of the skin and cause permanent tissue damage
Treatment:
cover with a clean dry cloth
treat for shock
seek medical attention
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29. Chemical burns How do you treat chemical burns? For chemical burns,
contact the Poison Control Center
Water may activate the chemical, so
check before treating.
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30. A wound is a break in the soft tissue of the body.
What is a Wound?
A wound is a break in the soft tissue of the body.
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31. bleeding External Bleeding. Open wounds result in
A closed wound does not break the skin and can result in Internal Bleeding.
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32. Weather- Related Injuries
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33. Hyperthermia? A condition in which the body’s internal temperature is
higher than normal.
The 2 most common forms of hyperthermia
are heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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34. Heat Exhaustion: Warning that the body is becoming too hot
*symptoms: cold, moist skin, headache, thirsty, nausea
*treatment: cool body down by putting victim in a cool place and offer fluids such as water or fruit juice
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35. Heat Stroke: The body loses its ability to
cool itself by sweating because the victim has become dehydrated.
*symptoms: hot, dry skin, headache, nausea, extreme fatigue
*treatment: get help immediately – life threatening
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36. Hypothermia:
The internal body temperature becomes dangerously low because the body loses heat faster than it can generate heat.
*symptoms: stiff muscles, shivering, weakness, dizziness, cold skin *treatment: get shelter, remove wet clothes, wrap person in blankets or towels
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37. Frostbite: The body tissue becomes frozen.
*symptom: change in skin color to white or gray, feels numb
*treatment: warm affected body part, do not rub.
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38. How common are heat-related illnesses in Texas?
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